HGV C + E Driver Days

Freeway Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and transport recruitment agency is looking for reliable HGV C+E drivers in Leeds to deliver palletised goods nationally. The role requires a valid Class 1 driving licence, a Digital tachograph card, and a Driver CPC card. Candidates should have 2 years of driving experience and excellent knowledge of the UK road network. This temporary, full-time position offers £16.00 per hour, with £17.93 per hour for holiday pay. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• 2 years HGV C+E experience due to client insurance restrictions.
• 2 work-checkable references required.
• No more than 6 current points on licence for separate 3-point offences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general haulage palletised goods to a national client base.
• Maintain a clean and tidy vehicle at all times.
• Follow Health & Safety practices during operations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good command of English

Geographic knowledge of the UK road network

Reliable and punctual

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Valid Class 1 driving licence

Valid Digital tachograph card

Valid Driver CPC card

Job description

Job Description

Freeway Recruitment is looking for experienced and reliable HGV C+E Class 1 Drivers for our client located in Castleford. Class 1 drivers will be required to deliver general haulage palletised goods to a national client base. Specific contract drivers will be working on a steady schedule.

Start times: immediate. Must have 2 years HGV C+E experience due to client insurance restrictions.

The job is generally ongoing and long‑term, week in, week out, once a driver has settled into the client and understands the remit of the role, including all Health & Safety aspects.

Requirements

• Be competent and able to follow Health & Safety practices and procedures at all times.
• Be reliable and hold excellent time‑keeping.
• Hold a flexible ‘can do’ attitude to your work.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Keep vehicle clean and tidy at all times.
• Have excellent geographic knowledge of the UK road network.
• Have a positive attitude and a professional work ethic.
• Smart appearance, as you will be representing Freeway Recruitment & our client.
• Check in transport before parking up for the night.

Qualifications / Training / Experience

• Valid Class 1 driving licence.
• Valid Digital tachograph card.
• Valid Driver CPC card.
• Have no more than 6 current points on licence for separate 3‑point offences (no DR/DD/IN driving offences accepted).
• 2 work‑checkable references.
• 2 years Class 1 experience required due to insurance restrictions.

Pay

£16.00 per hour (holidays accrued). £17.93 per hour for holiday pay paid out.

Job Info

• Job Title: HGV C+E Driver Days
• Company: Freeway Recruitment
• Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
• Posted: –
• Closes: Jan 10th 2026
• Sector: Distribution
• Contract: Temporary
• Hours: Full Time

Application

Please submit your CV online if you feel this assignment is for you and you have the correct skills and qualifications for the role we are advertising.